Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park

Located on the east side of the Overseas China Town, the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park was the venue of the Fifth China International Garden Expo and is now an urban park that is free to the public. 

It is built in a variety of styles imitating landscapes from around the world. Visitors not only have the opportunity to see, touch and smell exotic plants but also get the chance to experience various styles of architecture and sculpture. 

The park is large both in size and scope. To fully experience it would take several hours or multiple visits. It is suitable for the whole family to slowly take in over the course of a long visit. Many locals enjoy coming here for morning exercises.

Recently, dozens of multinational themed gardens have been upgraded for visitors to experience the garden cultures of APEC member economies.

A visitor walks through the lush greenery at Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, which has just upgraded dozens of its multinational themed gardens. Photos by Yan Wenting

Among them are the Canadian Moon Garden, California Sunshine Garden, Southeast Asian Vientiane Garden and Russian Pushkin Garden.

The Canadian Moon Garden now houses the first Shenzhen location of One Step Garden — a Shanghai-based light-meal and coffee brand popular on social media. The revamped garden’s dining area blends seamlessly with its trees, fountains and lawns, making it an attraction for both its natural scenery and its lifestyle experience.

“I saw photos of the Canadian Moon Garden and the coffee shop on Xiaohongshu, so we came to check it out today,” said Xiao Ya, a young visitor dressed in a vintage European-style gown. She said she and a friend spent the morning exploring the park before stopping at the cafe for coffee.

“It was the perfect day out — relaxing and fulfilling,” she said.

Visitors relax at the Canadian Moon Garden.

A renovated café space at One Step Garden blends modern design with the surrounding landscape inside the Canadian Moon Garden, offering visitors a relaxing place to enjoy coffee and nature.

Other gardens, including the Pakistan Garden and Japanese Tea Garden, have undergone interior renovations. New doors, windows, ceilings and curtains have made the spaces suitable for public-interest activities, educational programs and nature-study activities.

“Even on a rainy day, this courtyard is so quiet and beautiful — with the pavilions, water features and delicate layout,” said a young visitor who was taking photos at the Japanese Tea Garden.

Arched hedges frame a pathway in the Pushkin Garden. 

Venue: Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, 8002 Shennan Boulevard, Futian District (福田区深南大道8002号深圳市园博园)

Metro: Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A